Day in the life of a Program Manager.

Identify problem, offer solution. Rejected.
Give a realistic plan that extends beyond pushed down target date. Rejected.
Call out architectural issues that will cause problems later. Ignored.
Surface known morale issues and plan to help raise morale. Laughed at.

We are supposed to be the execution drivers and program catalysts. But, it feels like no one wants problems identified and solved. I don't know how anyone can handle this?

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You remember that you are there to collect a paycheck, not fight with decision makers who don't want to listen. Document everything so you can back up your "I told you so", but other than that, guard your sanity and go with the flow when your company is like that.

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I've experienced this several times. I'm asked several times to examine a new upcoming product. I give solid feedback on things that need to be fixed before launch. A VP overrides myself and others in the testing/product team and launches it anyways. The tech support team, including myself, then have to deal with customer complaints and issues of a product that launched when several hundred defects, some serious. We all said "told you so" when reporting identifies a huge spike in inbound calls and management is trying to figure out why.

Not listening to those you tasked with finding bugs and customer challenges never goes well long term.

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You need to focus on what leadership wants/prioritizes, not the issues you identify. Those things aren't mutually exclusive, but it doesn't seem like you've picked what leaders want.

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You mean you're actually trying to do program management work? You're not creating a Gantt Chart and chasing 15-20 people around for updates to it 5-6 times a week?

Apparently my group doesn't understand the difference between project and program management.

Good times.

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Instead of offering one solution, offer three. The first is too ineffective to offer meaningful change, the third is too much for anyone to realistically get behind, but the middle is the solution you really want. Also offer the “no solution” option which shows what happens if nothing happens.

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Days like that... it's discouraging for sure. Finding people who can be your allies help. Find them within different groups so that when you propose your idea they can back you up. You just need a couple successful implementations for them to trust you.

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EY GDS India folks,

Got to know from HR team,

Variable pay will announced in 2nd week of August and pay out will be on the same month i.e August 2022.

Promotion/progression will be announced on 2nd week of October 2022 and hike will be effective from October pay out.

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Hello all,

What is the average yearly hike and promotion hike in Gartner?

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For Bangalore location, What market correction I should expect and what should be the base salary after promotion? What is the general hike?

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Share your story, and why you’ve chosen to work with your firm or custodian here. So many BD’s force their clients onto expensive platforms. Raise awareness and help reduce client fees.

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“I’m excited to announce I don’t give a s*** about your new job or promotion” - me 90% of the time on LinkedIn

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Raise your hand if you are surviving the holiday season! 🙋‍♀️

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I have about 7 years experience in this area.

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I resigned and accepted a job with EY GDS with a huge pay bump that DUSI can't match but I also gave up my potential promotion for 2023.

I've been feeling bad about putting my papers down and letting go off my promotion but I am really tired. I took up this job as an escape.

Did i do the right thing?

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I was recently laid off and I am actively search for a new role. I am mainly targeting Business Analyst, ScrumMaster, Product Analyst, roles but I am open to others.

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Contact
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ajaspercannon@gmail(dot)com
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